Mazda RX7 Generations..
Mazda RX7 Generations..
First generation (SA/FB) 1979-1985.
Engine(s)
1.2L 100 hp (75 kW) 12A
1.3L 135 hp (101 kW) 13B RE-EG
Second generation (FC) 1986- 1991.
Engine(s)
1.3L 146 hp (109 kW) S4 Naturally aspirated 13B
1.3L 182 hp (136 kW) S4 Turbocharged 13B
1.3L 160 hp (119 kW) S5 Naturally aspirated 13B
1.3L 202 hp (151 kW) S5 Turbocharged 13B
Third generation (FD) 1992-2002.
Engine(s)
1.3L 255 PS (188 kW; 252 hp) 13B-REW
1.3L 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp) 13B-REW
1.3L 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) 13B-REW
I do like the FD :thumbup1:
Marsdendean Yeah. Thats one thing that would put me off getting an RX-8. Fantastic looking car, but 1L of oil every 1000 miles & the road tax + fuel would kill me!
Marsdendean Yeah. Thats one thing that would put me off getting an RX-8. Fantastic looking car, but 1L of oil every 1000 miles & the road tax + fuel would kill me!
By the way, it's Wankel, see linky ...
If they had put a "normal" engine in the weight distribution and general ride height would have had to be very different - therefore possibly ruining the car?
Don't forget that they drink oil because they're meant to, it's not the engines failing that causes it. They just have rpm-activated oil squirters, same as the later Supra TT's and the supercharged Levins.
And as for engine rebuilds, they need them every 130,000 miles when the Mazda service schedule is followed. A rotor check and seal change is only about £1500 so it's not the end of the world.